Pentalux Bamboo Fly Rods

Welcome to Pentalux Bamboo. My name is Robert Smith, these bamboo fly rods are my obsession and I want to sincerely thank you for your interest. There is no other rod shape in the world like the Pentalux. An irregular polygon, this original design produces an improved strength to weight ratio to that of the traditional bamboo rod. Patent Pending design combines the attributes of the quad, penta and hex shapes to make a most unique and smooth casting fly rod. Please inquire about an opportunity to try one.

Standard/Options

Builders preference is for flame banded bamboo that is final tempered in an oven. Dark flaming and traditional even tempering also available. Blued nickel silver hardware over either a cherry or mahogany oil finished reel seat. Other seasonal woods are optionally available. Reel seat cap is die stamped with SMITH Pentalux logo and each section has the rods serial number cold stamped into the bamboo. Vintage Brown silks and Nylon guide and ferrule wraps with kevlar tipping at the base of handle and male ferrules on all S series rods and yellow for the T series Other options available. Standard models are without a hook keeper. Highest quality cork handles - Pentalux rod shapes are determined by model with buyers preference standard. Fine agate stripper guides are also standard with specific color choices optional. All rod models now use titanium recoil guides as standard with saltwater rods carrying Fuji titanium stripper guides. Please inquire for more details.

"A quick little rod. This rod does everything you would want a 4wt. to do."

"Quite flexible but with power. A rod I could fish small dries with all day but could cast an attractor or hopper."

"The rod just keeps working!"

Order Information

Price for all current two piece, two tip models with labeled sock and buffalo hide rod tube stamped with owners name (optional) rods corresponding Serial and Model Number $2250.00 or $1950.00 US with aluminum or black powder coated metal tube with stamped brass cap and nickel silver rod hardware. X series rods $2550.00 with buffalo hide tube and titanium guides. F series rods (field grade) also occasionally available for $1350.00 with metal tube.
Wood Pentalux style cases can be custom made with an array of Ultrasuede color choices that can be matched to the rods tipping - please call for further details, options and specific pricing. $200.00 is required to place an order on any standard model rod with the balance due prior to rods shipment. Custom orders require a 50% deposit. For further inquires or questions regarding my rods please send an email or if you wish to place an order please call me directly at 201.790.3900 - I look forward to speaking with you about your rod.